Charade
After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines.
Critics Sentiment
Adam sends Carson Dyle crashing through the theater trapdoor
Reggie meets the charming Peter Joshua in the French Alps
The biggest swing occurs from the slower-paced Seine boat ride (7.2) to the thrilling stamp discovery sequence (8.7), as the film shifts from romantic interlude back to clever mystery plotting.
Charade maintains consistently high audience approval throughout its runtime, with reviewers praising the sophisticated blend of romance, comedy, and thriller elements. The film builds steadily from its charming opening to spectacular set pieces, with particular acclaim for the funeral scene, stamp revelation, and the climactic theater sequence. Critics consistently highlighted the chemistry between Grant and Hepburn, the witty dialogue, and Donen's skillful direction that successfully emulates Hitchcock's style.
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Cary Grant
Peter Joshua
Audrey Hepburn
Regina Lampert
Walter Matthau
Hamilton Bartholemew
James Coburn
Tex Panthollow
George Kennedy
Herman Scobie
Dominique Minot
Sylvie Gaudel
Ned Glass
Leopold Gideon
Jacques Marin
Edouard Grandpierre
Paul Bonifas
Mr. Felix
Thomas Chelimsky
Jean-Louis Gaudel
Marc Arian
Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Claudine Berg
Maid (uncredited)
Marcel Bernier
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Albert Daumergue
Man in Stamp Market (uncredited)
Raoul Delfosse
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Stanley Donen
Man in Elevator (voice) (uncredited)
Jean Gold
Writer On Cafe Terrace (uncredited)
Chantal Goya
(uncredited)
Clément Harari
German Tourist (uncredited)
Monte Landis
Master of Ceremonies at Club (uncredited)
Crew
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